February 7-9, 2012
National Evacuation Conference
Gulf Coast Research Center for Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency, the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, and others
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost and Registration: $425 before January 31, open until filled
This conference will discuss evacuation planning strategies for major disasters. Topics include public transportation, evacuation modeling tools, hospital planning for evacuation and patient relocation, nuclear power plant evacuations, and factors influencing human behavior during evacuations.
February 19-22, 2012
Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water Cycle
American Geophysical Union
Kona, Hawaii
Cost and Registration: $450, closes January 31
This conference will present research on the terrestrial water cycle, including precipitation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, and groundwater and surface water storage. Topics include current challenges in terrestrial hydrology, the future of terrestrial water remote sensing, and breakout sessions on snowmelt, flood, drought, and weather and climate modeling.
February 29 through March 1, 2012
Climate Leadership Conference
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cost and Registration: $595, open until filled
This conference will look at climate change mitigation strategies that benefit the competitiveness of organizations. Topics include setting and achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals, managing climate risk and building resiliency, educating and engaging stakeholders, creating sustainable supply chains, and leveraging clean energy opportunities.
March 5-7, 2012
Logistics of Natural Disaster Recovery
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in New Zealand
Wellington and Christchurch, New Zealand
Cost and Registration: $1,413, open until filled
Using the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and Queensland floods as case studies, this conference will present recommendations for preparedness and response. Topics include civil defense training, early warning systems, rescue coordination, infrastructure challenges, and economic recovery planning.
March 18-21, 2012
Sustainable Water Management
American Water Works Association
Portland, Oregon
Cost and Registration: $770, closes January 17
This conference will discuss potential changes to water utility regulations. Topics include water conflict management, residential water sustainability, aquifer storage and recovery, low-impact development, sustainable commercial and industrial use, and opportunities for water reuse.
May 30 through June 22, 2012
Natural Disaster Management
University of Iceland Earthquake Engineering Research Centre
Selfoss, Iceland
Cost and Registration: $2,037, open until filled
This course provides an introductory overview of the disaster cycle, and examines local, national, and international roles in disaster management. Topics include multidisciplinary disaster cycle management, risk analysis, cost-benefit analyses of mitigation projects, and contingency planning for rescue, relief, and recovery. Following completion of the course, students will be able to lead or participate in multidisciplinary disaster management projects.